Purpose

The County's only official advisory body on issues related to fire and rescue services shall be the Fire/Rescue Commission. The Purpose of the Fire/Rescue Commission shall be: To plan for the protection of the lives and property of the citizens of Onslow County as efficiently and effectively as possible, given limited resources and including response for both fire and rescue.

According to the resolution establishing the Fire/Rescue Commission, the purpose of the board is to "act as advisors to the Board of Commissioners and the fire and rescue agencies regarding financial, administrative, and operational recommendations."